Is Devils Elbow snowsure?
The snowiest week in Devils Elbow is week 2 of February. There are typically 3.9 snowy days during this week with 13 cm of snowfall. Check out the Devils Elbow Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Devils Elbow
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 8 cm | 2.9 days |
| January | 10 cm | 3.8 days |
| February | 10 cm | 3.4 days |
| March | 6 cm | 2.3 days |
| April | 3 cm | 1.1 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Devils Elbow during November (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of November for Devils Elbow is 1 cm. There are typically 0.7 snowy days during this week. Devils Elbow expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 496m, based on historical averages over the last 14 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (2096m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Devils Elbow. A day with snowfall happens on average every second year during the first week of November but in a typical year there are also a couple of rainy days during this week of November. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Devils Elbow during week one of November with average maximum temperature 8.2°C and minimum temperature 6.3°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 21km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day in this week. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected but clear, calm and cold days that don't have new snow happen on average one year in 7. .
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Devils Elbow Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Devils Elbow and (2012 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Devils Elbow are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Devils Elbow are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Devils Elbow are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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